Incident Overview
On 9 May 2026 at 17:25 local time, a serious incident classified as an Airprox (near midair collision) occurred near Oerlenbach, Germany, involving two German-registered aircraft. The aircraft were operating under different flight rules at the time of the event.
Aircraft 1: Pilatus PC-12 (D-FGBB)
The first aircraft was a Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. PC-12, registered as D-FGBB. It was operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) for a private flight. The pilot was the sole occupant. The departure point, destination, and operator were not specified in the initial notification. No damage was reported.
Aircraft 2: Schleicher ASG 32Mi (D-KSFF)
The second aircraft was an Alexander Schleicher ASG 32Mi, registered as D-KSFF. It was operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) for a private flight. The flight originated and was destined for Mosenberg Airport (EDEM), piloted by a single occupant. No damage was reported to the aircraft.
Investigation Status
The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has opened an investigation into the incident. The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB) issued a notification regarding the event on 2 June 2026. Further details about the airprox, including proximity and any evasive actions, were not disclosed in the initial report.